Established in 1968, UiT Norges arktiske universitet (UiT The Arctic University of Norway) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Tromsø (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Troms. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Alta, Narvik. Officially recognized by the Kunnskapsdepartementet, Norge (Ministry of Education of Norway), UiT Norges arktiske universitet (UiT) is a medium-sized coeducational Norwegian higher education institution. UiT Norges arktiske universitet (UiT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 54 years old Norwegian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this Norwegian higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UiT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.